Hong Kong police arrest 26 residents over dangerous driving, drug trafficking during Christmas, New Year holidays

“Causing danger for other road users and ignoring personal safety – these are often the real cause for serious traffic accidents.”

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The 19 residents, aged between 21 to 65, were arrested on suspicion of trafficking dangerous drugs, driving after using alcohol or drugs, and driving without a licence.

Six men among the 19 were found to be wanted by police. All of the arrested in that operation – except for one 35-year-old man on the wanted list – were granted bail and required to report to police next month.

Officers in New Territories North tested 2,633 drivers and issued 11 fixed penalty tickets over the 10-day period.

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On New Year’s Eve, the New Territories South division arrested seven men for reckless driving offences. Two of them were detained on suspicion of racing illegally.

Around midnight, officers stopped two cars allegedly speeding along Tuen Mun Road at about 170km/h and frequently switching lanes. Two drivers, aged 28 and 37, were arrested on suspicion of illegal racing and dangerous driving, with their sports cars towed away to be examined.

Five other drivers, aged between 25 and 59, were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.